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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 day ago

Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points: A Plan for World Peace

The Fourteen Point Peace Programme of US President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) was presented to Congress on 8 January 1918 and outlined a new world order that would hopefully avoid another disaster like the still ongoing First World War (1914-18). Aiming to persuade Germany and its allies to seek an armistice and achieve lasting world peace, the points in the list stated there should be freedom of the seas, free trade, disarmament, a redrawing of the map of Europe based on the principle of national self-determination,
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fromThe Nation
1 week ago

How Young Kashmiris Shape the Struggle for Self-Determination

Young Kashmiris are organizing for an independent Kashmir despite heavy militarization, historical oppression, censorship, and risks of arrest and surveillance.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Syria: Hundreds demonstrate for Druze 'self-determination' DW 08/16/2025

Druze protesters in Sweida demand self-determination after deadly clashes with Bedouin tribes, leading to significant civilian casualties.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

"It's Homeland or Death": The Separatist Movement Roiling the Indian World

Thousands attended a Khalistan referendum in Los Angeles, supporting the formation of a sovereign Sikh state from Punjab.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NYC woman finds diamond for her engagement ring at Arkansas state park

A New York woman found a 2.30-carat diamond in Arkansas, repurposing it into an engagement ring after a month-long search.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

9 First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger' | CBC News

Nine First Nations in Ontario seek a court injunction against federal and provincial laws they claim undermine self-determination and rights.
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fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

More Energy, Less Regret: Your Guide to a Sober Summer - Tiny Buddha

Choosing to take a break from alcohol can happen anytime, not just in designated months.
SF politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

PKK disarms, disbands: How will it impact the Middle East? DW 05/13/2025

PKK's recent announcement signifies a potential end to armed insurgency and opens new questions for Kurdish self-determination.
The future of the Kurdish movement hinges on reactions to PKK's disbandment and other regional dynamics.
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